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16 Cards in this Set
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Executiveagreement
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Anagreement made between the president and a head of state.
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Executiveorders
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A rule issued by the president that has the force of law. |
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Impoundment
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Thepresident’s refusal to spend money Congress has voted to fund a program.
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Injunction
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An order that will stop a particular action of enforces arule or regulation. |
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Irontriangle
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A relationship formed among government agencies,Congressional committees, and client groups who work together. |
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Liaisonofficer
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Acabinet department employee who helps promotes good relations with Congress.
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Pardon
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Arelease from legal punishment.
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Reprieve
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The postponement of legal punishment |
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Treaty
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Aformal agreement between the governments of two or more countries.
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Appointmentpower
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The ability of an executive to select a person for an officeor position. |
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Departments
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The main organizations in the executive branch each assigneda specific, individual function of government. |
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Federalbudget
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Theamount of money that will be spent on a variety of expenses by a governmentusually based on yearly increments
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Regulation
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Rulesmade by the executive branch explaining how laws will be enforced and carriedout.
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Secretary
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Titleof the person appointed by the president to lead the various executive branchdepartments.
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Cabinet
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Secretariesof the executive departments, the vice president, and other top officials thathelp the president make decisions and policy.
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Agency
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Acommission responsible for accomplishing a specific function
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